Black History Month

Use this resource to discover information about famous black Americans. Read books by and about African Americans. Watch some DVDs on the Civil Rights Movement or investigate our databases and create an excellent report for a school project.

Locate and read poems, essays, short stories, speeches, and plays by or about African Americans. For example, select "Person - By or About" and enter the name of an individual with the last name first, such as "King, Martin Luther".

Find novels that feature African American characters. You may also find similar authors to some of your favorites, including Terry McMillan and Alice Walker, by selecting the Author Read-alikes link on the homepage.

Hoopla is an exciting product that allows you to stream movies, TV, audio books and music instantly. You can stream directly from your personal computer, smartphone or tablet. Once you have reached the homepage of hoopla, type "African American" in the search box located near the top of the page.